Materials Director jobs in Texas

THE ROLE AND THE COMPANY

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes way beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

We are seeking a qualified Tax Director to join our team. This position will reside at the corporate office in Irving, Texas and will be reporting to the Head of U.S. Tax. The Tax Director will be assisting and handling the U.S. federal and state tax compliance and financial statement reporting for Heidelberg Materials North America.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS

• Timely and accurate IFRS analysis and financial statement disclosure related to the income tax provision and deferred taxes (IAS 12/ASC 740) and analysis of uncertain tax positions (IAS 37/FAS 5)

• Preparation and filing of all federal, state and international income tax returns

• Assist with the development and implement federal and state tax savings strategies for the U.S. group

• Process franchise tax compliance including filing all franchise tax returns (over 150 returns for 37 states)

• Assist team with all federal, state and local income and franchise tax audits, appeals and litigation for the U.S. group

• Assist with tax due diligence for U.S. acquisitions, dispositions, and reorganizations

• Provide technical assistance and support to field personnel to help with federal and state franchise and income, sales, use and other types of state and local tax issues

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. / B.A. in Accounting BA or M.A. degree in Taxation

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required

• Must have at least 8 years of work experience in a tax department (public accounting or industry)

• Tax provision (ASC 740/FAS 109) experience is required.

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to details

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office, OneSource Income Tax, OneSource Tax Provision, and SAP

• Demonstrate commitment to and application of Total Quality Principles

COMPETENCIES

• Commitment and engagement through high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best interests of the company

• Internal and external customer and market management

• Focus on performance and results

• People management (i.e. management of subordinates’ performance and enabling teamwork) and ability to motivate others

• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability

• Ability to establish trust and build relationships

• Entrepreneurial management (i.e. consideration of long-term risks and opportunities)

• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects

• Demonstrated drive and initiative

• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills

• Persuasion and negotiation skills

• Sustainable management (i.e. compliance with laws and regulations)

• Professional competence (i.e. cross-functional understanding of a tax department)